COLORADO SPRINGS POWERSPORTS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING
PARTNERS WITH PPIHC AS FAN FEST FMX SHOW SPONSOR
Colorado Springs, CO – The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo congratulates Colorado Springs Powersports on their showroom grand opening at 745 Motor City Drive in Colorado Springs on May 13.
“We are passionately committed to creating long-term authentic relationships through experiences, integrity, fun and enthusiasm,” shared Joe Brenner, General Manager. “Colorado Springs Powersports is a natural fit to sponsor the FMX show at Fan Fest on June 23.”
Fan Fest, a 10-block pre-race street festival held in downtown Colorado Springs to promote the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the highlights of summer in the Pikes Peak Region. “The Colorado outdoor lifestyle draws so many visitors to this area,” explained Melissa Eickhoff, PPIHC Executive Director, “and the excitement of Fan Fest is certainly a hub for locals, tourists and our military service members. We appreciate the partnership with Colorado Springs Powersports and the support they are providing for this free community event.”
ABOUT COLORADO SPRINGS POWERSPORTS:
As an authorized dealer for BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Triumph, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Piaggio, Stark, GASGAS and SpeedUTV, Colorado Springs Powersports is passionate about these brands. We offer new and pre-owned motorcycle and off-road vehicle sales, riding accessories and apparel. A friendly, approachable staff of riding enthusiasts with a customer focus complete the buyer experience.
ABOUT THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America. The invitation-only event, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds is held annually on the last Sunday of June on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The famous 12.42-mile (20 km) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 m), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 m) above sea level. The PPIHC’s six race divisions feature a wide variety of vehicles – from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles. The current race record was set in 2018 by Romain Dumas and Volkswagen in the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak – 07:57.148.
Contact:
Lisa Haight
Communications Manager / Historian
lisa@ppihc.org
(719) 685-4400
